Rund um den Totenkopf

Around Totenkopf

About 2-hour tour (pure riding time without breaks) around Totenkopf with about 26 km and 580 meters of elevation. The ascent is mostly through the forest, making the tour feasible even on hot days. At the turn-around point of the tour, the "Badberg", you have a beautiful view of the inner Kaiserstuhl, the Vosges, and the Black Forest.

After about 3/4 of the route, a small detour (about 10 min with a very steep climb) to Totenkopf is worthwhile. This is rewarding not only on May 1st, when the Black Forest Association OG Ihringen serves refreshments there, but also on days with good visibility. From the tower of the Black Forest Association, there is a splendid panoramic view.

We continue on the marked route back to a fantastic trail to Gierstein and further to the "Katzer"; there you should enjoy the view of Achkarren and Ihringen once more. From now on, it’s all downhill to the starting point in Ihringen at the Kaiserstuhlhalle.

Be careful: when the bell tower of Ihringen is visible from the outskirts, deviate slightly from the marked route and head towards the starting point.